Reviews

The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis

ellalafontant's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

smartinez9's review against another edition

5.0

Holy shit. Well, I wanted a good YA mystery/thriller, and I got one. That was deranged. Rue is my favorite character, followed closely by the panther.

Also, re: maggots and burning flesh—ew.

caszriel's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

Brb gonna go read The Cask of Amontillado...

I— if the first book was good, this one has me floored. What am I supposed to do now that I've finished this duology? The only thing I can think to compare it with right now is Season 2 of Link Click; while the two don't have much in common, what they share is a universe and story set up perfectly in the first book/season, so that the second part just takes off and absolutely thrives. Every moment of this was a wonder, and the way everything soared in a crescendo until the conclusion... Pure genius.

Also, Brynn (and Hugh, but mostly Brynn) deserves a shoutout. That's all.

ghostlyprince's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ayankello's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rukistarsailor's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

tasha131's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

iaregrate's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

gigi_k28's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

thart3's review against another edition

4.0

Really enjoyed this series. A nice touch of tension and revenge. Worth reading both!